OREGON BOARD OF EDUCATION
5721 SEAMAN ROAD
OREGON, OHIO  43616
REGULAR MEETING
CLAY HIGH SCHOOL
September 16, 2009
6:00 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER—PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

II. MOMENT OF SILENCE

III. ROLL CALL OF THE BOARD
 PRESENT ABSENT
Betty Carstensen
Richard Gabel
Eric Heintschel
Diane Karoly
Jeffrey Ziviski

IV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS
All meetings of the Board are open to the public.

In order for the Board to fulfill its obligation to complete the planned agenda in an effective and efficient fashion, a maximum of 30 minutes of public participation may be permitted at each meeting.

The only restriction placed on speaking by the Board of Education is that no speaker may discuss personnel issues or any specific personality in a public meeting of the Board of Education.

Each person addressing the Board shall give his/her name and address.  If several people wish to speak, each person is allotted three minutes until the total time of 30 minutes is used.  During that period, no person may speak twice until all who desire to speak have had the opportunity to do so.  Persons desiring more time should follow the procedure of the Board to be placed on the regular agenda.  The period of public participation may be extended by a vote of the majority of the Board.

Please be advised that this meeting is being audio taped and will be available on the district website.

V. STUDENT/STAFF/COMMUNITY RECOGNITION

We would like to acknowledge Jan Peacock for her donation of school supplies.  This donation was given to a kindergarten student at Starr Elementary School. 

VI. PRESENTATION
Lu Lane, Oregon City Schools’ Curriculum Director, will discuss the District Report Card and provide a curriculum update.

VII. TREASURER’S REPORT
A. Approval of Minutes for August 5, 13 and 19, 2009
B. Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills
C. Appropriation Measure

VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board will enter into Executive Session for the purpose:
to consider the appointment of a public employee or official.
to consider the employment of public employee or official.
to consider the dismissal of a public employee or official.
to consider the discipline of public employee or official.
to consider the promotion of a public employee or official
to consider the demotion of a public employee or official
to consider the compensation of a public employee or official
to consider the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or student.
to consider the purchase of property for public purposes.
to consider the sale of property at competitive bidding.
to confer with an attorney for the board of education concerning disputes involving the board that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.
to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
to conduct negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
to review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.
to discuss details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the board of education.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (Items A-B):
Are there any items that members of the Board wish to pull from the regular meeting consent agenda?  (If a member requests an item be pulled, it will be voted on separately.)

Hearing none, a motion is needed to vote on the consent agenda items.
 moved  seconded

Discussion (if any) and roll call vote.

A. Certificated Staff Changes

1. The following resignation is recommended for approval:
a. Judy Olive, 7th grade team leader, Fassett Middle School, effective August 18, 2009.

2. The following leaves of absence are recommended for approval:
a. Karen O’Connor, first grade instructor, Starr Elementary School, Family Medical Leave, effective August 26 through October 2, 2009 (paid) and October 5 through October 30, 2009 (unpaid).
b. Elizabeth Maher, Speech Pathologist, Family Medical Leave, effective October 26 through December 22, 2009 (paid).
c. Karina Hahn-Claydon, mathematics and science instructor, Fassett Middle School, Family Medical Leave. Effective November 9 through December 22, 2009 (paid).

3. The following individuals are recommended for employment:
a. Shirley Hamilton, ERD graduate level course instructor —Thinking Math One, August 25 through November 17, 2009, 3 semester hours, .498 index, salary $3,511.90.
b. Heidi Materni, Student Council Advisor, Fassett Middle School, no experience, salary $1,467.00.
c. Diane Smith, Youth To Youth Advisor, Fassett Middle School, 5 years experience, salary $1,544.00.
d. Elizabeth Felaris, 7th grade team leader, Fassett Middle School, effective August 18, 2009, no experience, salary $1,255.00.
e. Juliann Felder, volunteer focus advisor, Clay High School, no experience, salary $1,410.00.
f. Patricia Davis, Fast ForWord, Coy Elementary School, salary $23.00 per hour, 1 hour per day not to exceed 126 hours, October 12, 2009 through April 30, 2010.
g. Wendy Wooddell, District Library Coordinator, 5 years experience, salary $3,489.00.
h. David Copsey, DynaCal Web Calendar Master, 4 years experience, salary $1,714.00.
i. Douglas Predmore, Network Coordinator, 5 years experience, salary $7,422.00.
j. Dawn Thompson, Webmaster, 4 years experience.
k. Colleen Zatko, Title 1, Starr Elementary School, B.E. degree, 3 years experience, salary $39,810.00 (prorated).

4. The following individuals have been recalled to positions within the Oregon City School District:
a. Amina Ahmad, due to maternity leave
b. Sarah Bretz, due to resignation
c. Thomas Carter
d. Lindsay Cieply, creation of Title 1 position
e. Nathan Ellis, due to disability retirement
f. Debra Filar, creation of Title 1 position
g. Anthony Katschke, due to retirement
h. Jeremiah Przybylski, due to retirement
i. Megan Rohrbacher, due to teacher granted and administrative position
j. Anna Skinner, due to grant monies
k. Jeffery Skinner, due to teacher granted and administrative position
l. Carla Spears, due to creation of a kindergarten position

5. The following persons are recommended for employment during the 2009-2010 school year as “Teacher In Charge” for their respective building:
a. Dora Corsini, Eisenhower Middle School, 2 years experience, salary $1,255.00
b. Lisa Stevens, Fassett Middle School, no experience, salary $1,255.00.
c. Kelly Anderson, Coy Elementary School, no experience, salary $1,255.00.
d. Debra Kowalski, Starr Elementary School, no experience, salary $1,255.00.
e. Pam Shanks, Wynn Elementary School, no experience, salary $1,255.00.
f. Susan Caris, Jerusalem Elementary School, no experience, salary $1,255.00.

6. Continuing Contracts
 The following teachers are eligible for a continuing contract.  It is recommended that they be granted a continuing contract commencing with the 2009-2010 school year.  
a. Andrea Abbe
b. Roger Achter
c. Heather Armstrong
d. Edward Barteck
e. William Bennett 
f. Angela Cooney
g. Jaime Csehi
h. Nathan Ellis
i. John Galyas
j. Candace Gillen
k. Garry Isbell
l. Sheryl Koepf 
m. Del Kuntz
n. Jeff Lee
o. Karen Lewis
p. Elizabeth Maher 
q. Mary McGill
r. Wendy McGrady
s. Nancy Pevets
t. Angela Reiss
u. Nicole Roach
v. Carla Spears
w. Tim VanVlerah
x. Charles Wine

7. The following individual is recommended for employment in the Oregon Career & Technology Education programs for the 2009 session.  The following will be compensated based on the total number of hours worked.  Proper documentation is required.
a. Rene Downour
Adult Workforce Development/GED Instructor
September 10, 2009 through June 30, 2010
175 Day Contract Plus Benefits – Class II, Step 8
Salary - $27,245.75 (Prorated due to start date)
b. Kay McAfee
GED Instructor
September 1 through December 31, 2009
$20.00 per hour, not to exceed 240 hours
c. Nancy Plath
GED Instructor
September 1 through December 31, 2009
$20.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours
d. Doug Predmore
Computer Maintenance Set-up & Repair for AWD
September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010
$30.00 per hour, not to exceed $3,000.00
e. Ronald Stroshine
Green Energy Instructor
September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010
$17.00 per hour, not to exceed 306 hours
f. Charles Tucker
GED Instructor
September 1 through December 31, 2009 
$20.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours

8. At the recommendation of the Eagle Learning Center Board of Directors, the following individuals will be employed by Oregon City Schools (to be reimbursed by Eagle Learning Center):
a. Dora Corsini
b. Mary Tucker

9. The following substitutes are recommended for employment for the 2009-10 school year:
a. Jennifer Bauerschmidt
b. Emma Blandford
c. Julie Brenizer
d. Toni Brown
e. Micheale Brown
f. Angela Evans
g. Pamela Ferrara
h. Kim Fleitz
i. Ronald Galloway
j. Carrie Gnepper
k. Trisha Hamilton
l. Michelle Juhasz
m. Andrew Lee
n. Gary Loeffler
o. Kelly Proestos
p. Kim Rupley
q. Georgina Sanecki
r. Zachary Schneider
s. Nicholas Tussing
t. Jennifer Wilson
u. Stacey Wiseman
v. Colleen Zatko 

A. Classified Staff Changes

1. The following resignation is recommended for approval:
a. Deborah O’Leary, custodian, Clay High School, effective July 1, 2009

2. The following individuals are recommended for employment:
a. Heather Klatt, fall cheerleader advisor, Fassett Middle School, no experience, salary $1,128.00.
b. Heather Klatt, winter cheerleader advisor, Fassett Middle School, no experience, salary $1,255.00.

3. The following individuals have been recalled to positions within the Oregon City School District:
a. Douglas Hanely

4. The following persons are recommended for employment as high school athletic contest workers:
 
a. Volleyball Workers- $25 for each game worked, $75 for working Eagle Invitationals
1. Robert Gottschalk

 
b. Boys Soccer Workers- $25 for each game
2. Beverly Wamer

 
c. Girls Soccer Workers- $25 for each game
3. Beverly Wamer

5. The following substitutes are recommended for approval:
a. Cafeteria
1. Diana Fletcher
2. Melissa Meyer
3. Christie Nagy
4. Freda Schmidt
5. Gregory Singlar
6. Deborah K. Toth
7. Debbie Tresso
8. Patti Warren*
 
b. Custodial
1. Freda Schmidt
2. Gregory Singlar
3. Debbie Tresso
 
c. Library
1. Deborah A. Toth
2. Patti Warren*
 
d. Nursing Attendant
1. Erika Ager
2. Melissa LaGrange
3. Jessica Lants
 
e. Paraprofessional/Aide/Monitor
1. Debbie Tresso
 
f. Secretarial/Accounting
1. Diana Fletcher
2. Christie Nagy
3. Debbie Tresso
4. Patti Warren*
 
*Denotes current employee

X. NEW BUSINESS

A. Disposal of Equipment/Materials
The items listed in the August agenda for disposal have been disposed of in accordance with Board policy.

B. Title I Funding
The basic allocation tentatively set for the 2009-2010 school year is $482,483.01.  Title I American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is $275,590.06.

This year again, each qualifying building will be allotted a budget based on the number of low-income students in their attendance area.  Amounts are determined by a per pupil allocation. All expenses for their Title I services will come from their school allowance.  Any questions or concerns relative to this Federal Program should be directed to Mrs. Lu Lane, Director of Curriculum & Coordinator of Title I Services.

C. Memorandums of Understanding
A motion is necessary to approve Memorandums of Understanding as agreed to between the Oregon Board of Education and the employee groups:  Oregon City Federation of Teachers and Ohio Association of Public School Employees.

D. Parental Transportation Contract
 It is recommended that the Board enter into a parental transportation contract with the following:
1. Mr. Joseph Torda, 1104 Mallard Drive, Oregon, Ohio to transport his son, Casey, to and from St. Francis DeSales High School in Toledo, Ohio.

E. Agreement for Services
It is recommended that the Board enter into the following  agreements:
1. Wellsbrook Home Healthcare to provide full-time aide services to Kyle Cannon while he is in attendance at Clay High School.  This agreement will be at the rate of $20 per hour for a maximum of 6.5 hours per day for a maximum of 180 days.
2. Christine Warner to provide nursing services for Karrigan Evers.  This contract will be paid at the rate of $25 per hour for 7 hours per day for 38 weeks, 3 days per week, not to exceed 124 days.
3. Penelope LeMay to provide nursing services for Karrigan Evers.  This contract will be paid at the rate of $25 per hour for 7 hours per day for 38 weeks, 2 days per week, not to exceed 86 days.
4. P & W Leasing, P.O. Box 585, Sylvania, OH to transport James Weideman from his home on Pickle Road to the Ohio State School for the Blind in Columbus on Sunday evenings and bring him home on Friday night at a cost of $250.00 per weekend.
5. Toledo Operations Management, 6924 Spring Valley Dr., Suite 178, Holland , OH  to transport Kameron Neagley from Oakdale Elem. to his home on Veler Road after school every day at a cost of $36.89 per day.

XI. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
A. Advanced Placement Test Scores
The 2009 Advanced Placement Test Scores are as follows:

XII. OLD BUSINESS

XIII. BOARD DISCUSSION (Board Members Only)

XIV. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL AND REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS

XV. CLOSING